How to Search San Francisco County and City Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of the Superior Court.
- Deeds and liens: County Recorder.
- County Assessor.
- Tax bills: Tax Collector-Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
This page lists 24 searchable databases for San Francisco County and City.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
California Vital Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
California birth, death, marriage records.
cdph.ca.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
California Business Search
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
California SOS business entity search.
bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in San Francisco County and City? ▼
Go to the Clerk of the Superior Court for court records in San Francisco County and City. Start at the Clerk of the Superior Court's office for case lookups — California has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in San Francisco County and City? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector-Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in San Francisco County and City? ▼
Marriage licenses in San Francisco County and City are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Recorder (local) / CDPH (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are San Francisco County and City records available online? ▼
Yes — San Francisco County and City has good online coverage. This page lists 24 searchable databases covering court records, jail and inmate records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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